Proud_Staffy_Mum Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 On March 9 2010 we rescue Eddie (Rio) from Hawkesbury Pound. This sweet boy was so close to pts...it wasn't funny. I saw him here on DOL urgent rescue list and started frantically to ring around to get this boy out before he was pts. A dear friend of mine who does Greyhound Rescue went to see him and yep...he would be safe with us He was extremely skinny, had Kennel Cough, sores on his head just to mention a few things. He had no manners and obviously had not spent much time with other dogs before he entered Hawkesbury. He is very responsive though and quickly learned to be polite when it was eating time. I wanted to show what 4 weeks of food....some much needed TLC can do to a dog Eddie's pound picture as posted here on DOL Eddie on the day he was picked up Eddie after 3 days Eddie after 1 week with us After 3 weeks with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 What an amazing transformation. Is his temperment good too, sounds like you need to teach him a bit. I hope it all works out and he develops into a perfect canine citizen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud_Staffy_Mum Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Eddie is a darling...a sweet boy He loves cuddles and craves human contact. He has learnt a lot already....sit politely...is better on a lead and has stopped humping everything that moves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Oh that 2nd photo breaks my heart Eddie is such a gorgeous boy and so lucky he found you. What a beautiful face he has Good on you for saving this lucky boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud_Staffy_Mum Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) Oh that 2nd photo breaks my heart Eddie is such a gorgeous boy and so lucky he found you. What a beautiful face he has Good on you for saving this lucky boy. He's not the lucky one...we are for having found him Edited April 14, 2010 by Proud_Staffy_Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynai Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Wow you have done wonders with him, completely different dog..he is adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 He's gorgeous and I love your red girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazstaff Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Thats lovely PSM! You have done a wonderful job with him in such a short time. He doesnt even look like the same dog! What a great looking pair of Staffy's you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighw Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 What a great job you've done and what a lovely dog he seems to be. It can only keep getting better and better. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altheau Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 awww he looks lovely, you have done a great job with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle~aussie~dragon Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 That look on his face in the fourth photo...so sweet. I can't for the life of me understand why people don't feed their animals...how hard is it?I have to stop myself from being taken in by soulful eyes and I am not allowed to give my Dal anything extra anymore and I find it hard not to! Thankgod there are people like you out there aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Genki Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Oh I do love a positive transformation! Thank you for sharing it, maybe you can report on his swimming skills when summer next comes around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Sounds like it was a match made in Heaven for everyone - great photos - he looks SO happy... well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 What an amazing transformation! I love the second to last photo, what a beautiful smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayann Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 He looks so shiny and happy in the last photo, thanks for rescuing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheWolf Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Wow never ceases to amaze me how quickly they can come back from the brink with just a touch of TLC. Thank You for saving Eddie. Well Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm pretty sure Eddie is now looking for a new home. I cannot for the life of me remember where I heard this so I could be wrong. Sadly things don't always work out. No ones fault. He is a beautiful boy indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Oh no! I wonder what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Either way, the OP has done a terrific job of saving this boy and bringing him back to good health. I'm sure she has her reasons for rehoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Either way, the OP has done a terrific job of saving this boy and bringing him back to good health. I'm sure she has her reasons for rehoming. So true. It must be a heartbreaking decision but the right one to make for the dog. He is such a gorgeous boy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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